Traffic stop turns into trafficking charges for Barnwell man

Jan 13, 2021 | 1:11 PM

STANDOFF, AB. — Blood Tribe Police Service seized carfentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, during a traffic stop in Standoff on Tuesday (Jan 12). The driver, and lone occupant of the vehicle, provided police with a false name and was found to not be a member of the Blood Tribe.

A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of about 60 grams of carfentanyl, 16 grams of methamphetamine and 4 grams of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $20,000.

46-year-old Marty Fransen of Barnwell, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Carfentanyl, Methamphetamine and Cocaine, Obstruction and Trespassing. He remains in custody, awaiting a bail hearing.

Marty Fransen – photo provided by BTPS

The Blood Tribe Police Service is also reminding everyone who visits the reserve, must report to the Blood Tribe Administration Office in Standoff immediately and obtain the proper permits before going about their business.

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Those who are simply traveling through and not stopping are not required to obtain a permit.

More information on the Kainai/Blood Tribe Trespass Bylaw can be found on the administration website www.bloodtribe.org

Anyone with information regarding the drug arrest, is asked to contact the Blood Tribe Police Service at 403-737-3800 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

by Dori Modney